Following the sacking of Charlton boss Chris Powell this week, Hughton is now the only non-white manager out of 92 Premier League and Football League clubs.

Hughton, who is in his second season in charge of the Canaries, has called for football to take responsibility to address the imbalance.

"To be the only black manager in the divisions is something that is really disappointing," Hughton said.

"There's no doubt there is a massive imbalance in those from a playing capacity going through to management.

DISAPPOINTED: Norwich boss Chris Hughton believes the lack of diversity managing in England's top four divisions is an issue which must be addressed [GETTY]

“There is a really disappointing void and it's our responsibility to make sure that changes”

Norwich manager Chris Hughton

"There is a really disappointing void and it's our responsibility to make sure that changes.

"I have seen good strides made in general in involvement in football circles.

"What we have found is there are far more black and ethnic (minority) coaches involved at lesser levels - at grassroots level, associated with clubs, at academy level, at under-21 level - but those same percentages don't apply to first-team management.

"I have seen significant work done at other levels.

"It's good to see some of those balances a little bit more correct at other levels, but it's taking it to the next step, which is mainstream management."